This engaging new book takes a fresh approach to the major topics
surrounding the processes and rituals of death and dying in the
United States. It emphasizes individual experiences and personal
reactions to death as well as placing mortality within a wider
social context, drawing on theoretical frameworks, empirical
research and popular culture. Throughout the text the authors
highlight the importance of two key factors in American society
which determine who dies and under what circumstances: persistent
social inequality and the American consumerist ethic. These
features are explored through a discussion of topics ranging from
debates about euthanasia to deaths resulting from war and
terrorism; from the death of a child to children's experience of
grieving and bereavement; and from beliefs about life after death
to more practical issues such as the disposal of the dead body.
Drawing on sociological, anthropological, philosophical, and
historical research the authors present the salient features of
death and dying for upper-level students across the social
sciences. For anyone interested in learning more about the end of
life, this book will provide a useful and accessible perspective on
the uniquely American understanding of death and dying.
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